Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
IRA Lawsuit Shows Why Advisors Must Watch for Elder Financial Abuse
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinA woman alleges her uncle abused her late grandmother and coerced her to change beneficiary amounts.
February 07, 2024
Raymond James Rolls Out Paraplanning ServicesIts indie advisors can access paraplanners at the firm's home office on an hourly basis or more comprehensively.
February 07, 2024
Model Portfolio Growth Stalling While SMAs Gain Favor: ReportConcerns about underperformance and fees, combined with the need for more customization are behind the shift, Escalent says.
February 07, 2024
12 Filing-Season Tax Facts for 2024These must-knows can help you answer clients' questions and get them organized.
February 06, 2024
When Clients Are Laid Off, How to Ease the Sting: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors helping clients through low moments can set themselves up to retain business when good times return.
February 06, 2024
9 Ways to Connect With the Wealthy Without Being PushyHow can you interact in wealthy circles without looking like you are trying too hard?
February 06, 2024
Supernerds: Ramsey's Been Wrong on Retirement Income for a Decade, but It Matters More TodayMillions of boomers could see their retirements derailed by following his risky advice, Blanchett, Finke and Pfau say.
February 05, 2024
What If We Ended 401(k) Tax Breaks to Save Social Security?Prominent researchers differ on whether this would be double taxation or a smart use of revenue.